Comparison

EMARATAX vs Orkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMARATAX

Features
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The EmaraTax mobile app will significantly enhance the way taxpayers access the services offered by the Federal Tax Authority. The app is a taxpayer centric solution with optimized functionalities for taxpayers. With future enhancements, the app will provide seamless integration with all ecosystem players and automate tax compliance services. Users will be able to register for tax, manage their user profiles, file returns, submit homebuilders refund requests, and make payments. All of this resulting in efficient operations and increased taxpayer satisfaction. Users will benefit from the improved and feature-rich app designed to revolutionize the way they manage their taxes on the go. The FTA will continue to launch additional services and features in phases until the first quarter of 2023. The main services and features available in the app include: Language The app supports multiple languages: English and Arabic Registration Register as an online user Login to the portal Modify online user account details Password reset Link TRN to new email address Link multiple online users to a single taxable person’s account Manage access for online users Manage multiple tax accounts using a single email address Change the admin of a taxable person account Refunds Refund claims for UAE nationals building new residences Returns Submit returns Submit VAT voluntary disclosures (VD) Edit submitted VAT returns Edit submitted Excise Tax returns Payments Make payments for returns, VDs, tax assessments and penalties Make advance payments Make payments for Registration printed certificates

About

Orkey

Features
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Orkey is your personal card vault, allowing you to securely store your card details and make payments seamlessly. No more entering card details on lengthy forms or share card details on merchant checkout pages β€” Select saved card and complete your transaction securely.

Screenshots

EMARATAX4 screens
Orkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orkey at every 2 weeks against EMARATAX's monthly. Orkey also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMARATAX ships an update monthly, Orkey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
EMARATAX versus Orkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMARATAXOrkey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Tax AuthorityOrc Technologies FZE

In-app purchases

None

EMARATAX

No in-app purchases

None

Orkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMARATAX free?
EMARATAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orkey free?
Orkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMARATAX or Orkey have ads?
Neither EMARATAX nor Orkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMARATAX or Orkey?
EMARATAX ships an update monthly, and Orkey every 2 weeks. Most recently, EMARATAX was updated on October 27, 2026 and Orkey on October 30, 2026.

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